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PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 195.67 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 58,215
- Active cases stand at 0.13%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.65%
- 7,624 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,26,74,712
- 12,213 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 85.63 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 5,19,419 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Press Information Bureau
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 462
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 187.44 Crore
More than 17 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 187.44 Crore  today. More than 17 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10404661
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2nd Dose
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10011387
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Precaution Dose
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4676148
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18414819
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2nd Dose
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17530930
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Precaution Dose
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7299702
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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26146536
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2nd Dose
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2297896
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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58090624
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2nd Dose
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41160002
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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555443409
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2nd Dose
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474948612
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Precaution Dose
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65064
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202877492
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2nd Dose
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187261830
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Precaution Dose
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243316
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126834515
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2nd Dose
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116655220
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Precaution Dose
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14096220
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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998212056
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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849865877
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Precaution Dose
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26380450
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Total
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1874458383
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 22nd April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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46
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2nd Dose
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538
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Precaution Dose
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14176
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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90
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2nd Dose
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801
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Precaution Dose
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30463
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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345853
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2nd Dose
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504848
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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39602
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2nd Dose
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124960
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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28700
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2nd Dose
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338096
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Precaution Dose
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6637
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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3756
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2nd Dose
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69405
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Precaution Dose
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28999
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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2842
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2nd Dose
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45195
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Precaution Dose
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116241
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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420889
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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1083843
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Precaution Dose
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196516
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Total
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1701248
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Irrigation Projects
Water resources projects are planned, funded, executed and maintained by the State Governments themselves as per their own resources and priorities. Role of Government of India is limited to being catalytic, providing technical support and, in some cases partial financial assistance in terms with the existing schemes being implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Thus the details of the irrigation projects in operation at present, is also being maintained only at the State Government level.
However, for the major & medium irrigation projects as well as multipurpose projects on inter-State river systems, techno-economic viability is to be appraised by Central Water Commission  under this Ministry. State-wise details of irrigation projects presently under appraisal at CWC, are placed at Annexure.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Coal
Hackathon to Encourage Innovation in Coal Sector
As per the directive of Ministry of Coal, CMPDI organized Hackathon on R&D to encourage start-ups/research organizations/academic institutions for promoting “Make in India” initiatives in coal and lignite sector, on the following 5 selected problem statements:
- Payload monitoring of loading equipment  displayed in operator’s cabin
- Optimization of dust suppression in opencast mines
- Design, Develop & Implementation of Pilot 5G Application and Use Cases for Coal Industry
- Technology to detect the effect of blasting on Propagation of cracks in structures
- Technology for efficient management of coal grade monitoring system
A Microsite has been developed for the Hackathon purpose and displayed in the MoC, CIL & CMPDI websites. Proposal submission started on 12.06.2023 & ended on 12.08.2023. In addition to webinar & continuous interaction with all concerned, CMPDI organised awareness programs at IIT ISM Dhanbad, CIMFR Dhanbad, NIT Durgapur, CMERI Durgapur, IIT Kharagpur, BIT Mesra, IIIT Ranchi, IIM Ranchi, IISc Bengaluru, IIIT Bengaluru and different equipment manufactures and Startups in Bengaluru. Overwhelming response from Scientists, Researchers, Faculty and students received for this Hackathon.
Overall, 34 proposals received on 5 problem statements which are to be judged as per evaluation and selection criteria. Participants will have to make presentation online before distinguished judges comprising faculties/subject experts from IIT Kharapur, IIT-ISM Dhanbad, IIT-BHU Varanasi, IIIT Ranchi, SCCL Kothagudem, CMPDI, CCL, NCL and CIL in the last week of August 2023.
Judges will select top 3 proposals for each problem statement and selected participants will be felicitated in person at CMPDI, Ranchi on 15.09.2023.
The Ministry of Coal remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing startup talent and encouraging innovation within the coal sector. The successful hackathon event is a testament to the industry's potential for growth through collaboration and technological advancements.
President's Secretariat
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
The President of India is pleased to appoint Smt. Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh to discharge the functions of the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, in addition to her own duties, during the absence on leave of Shri Lal Ji Tandon, Governor of Madhya Pradesh.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President offers prayers to Venkateswara Swami in Tirupati
The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has said that Indian heritage and culture are very rich and teach the world about peace.
Vice President along with his family visited Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam and offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara Swami in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh today.
The Vice President said that our ancestors have always taught us to be helpful to everyone around and not discriminate on the basis of caste, creed or religion.
“We believe in ‘Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhawantu’; we must respect everyone and live peacefully,” he said.
The Vice President spoke to the media after offering prayers and said that all should perform their duty with discipline and dedication. He also wished the people ahead of the auspicious festival of Sankranti.
Ministry of Defence
Curtain Raiser - Naval Commanders’ Conference 2020
The Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2020 is scheduled atNew Delhi from 19 to 21Aug 20. The Conference is the apex level event for interaction between the Naval Commanders. The Chief of the Naval Staff, with the Commanders-in-Chief, will review major operational, materiel, logistics, HR, training and administrative activities undertaken during the year and deliberate upon the course to be steered in the future.
The Conference assumes greater significance in the backdrop of recent events on our northern borders, coupled with the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19 and would provide the higher naval leadership a forum to discuss conduct of operations, sustenance and maintenance of assets, procurement issues, infrastructure development, human resource management,etcwithin the ambit of the new normal established by the pandemic.
The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri is scheduled to address the Naval Commanders on the opening day and interact with them. The conference is also the forum for interaction of Naval Commanders with other senior government officials.
This is the first Naval Commanders’ Conference since the institution of Department of Military Affairs  and Chief of Defence Staff . The conference would discuss upon the ways to optimise joint planning structures,Tri-Service Synergy, and operational readiness,asalso functional reorganisation within the IN to improve efficiency.
In keeping with the Hon’ble PM’s vision of SAGAR , the Commanders would also undertake deliberations upon the larger security imperatives in the Indo-Pacific.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Monitoring System for Data Base of Labour Force
Government of India from time to time gathers, reviews and monitors its labour force data keeping in view their relevance and utility for policy interventions, need for quality improvement, avoiding duplicity of efforts and cost effectiveness.
Government of India has constituted a Standing Committee on Labour Force Statistics headed by Dr. S. P. Mukherjee with eminent experts/stakeholders and representatives from major user Ministries/Departments of the Government for the purpose of coordinating and integrating labour force surveys in the country and to recommend sampling design for surveys on labour force by taking into account related international and national standards and other aspects.
The Government of India appointed a Task Force on improving employment data in India on May 11, 2017 under the chairmanship of the then Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, which reviewed present sources and their availability of labour force data. In pursuance of the recommendations of the taskforce, National Sample Survey Organisation  has launched a household survey called Periodic Labour Force Survey  at All India Level. NSSO has also launched Quarterly Survey of employment and Unemployment in urban areas of the country.
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has started ‘Payroll reporting in India’ by consolidating the data of National Pension Scheme, Employees Provident Fund  schemes and Employees State Insurance  scheme by covering the period September 2017 onwards.
This information was given by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State  for Labour and Employment in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
BSNL launches Promotional DIWALI offer in Chennai
BSNL has launched a promotional offer to new FTTH customers of 90% discount upto Rs.500/- on first fixed monthly charges across all Fibre Broadband plans for a period of 90 days with effect from 01-11-2021.
BSNL is also extending waival of installation charges of Rs.250/- for landline and Rs.500/- for FTTH for all new customers for a limited period.
Under GSM Mobile services, in view of Diwali and forthcoming festival days, BSNL Chennai Telephones offers
• Free SIM to all new customers till December 2021.
• A new First Recharge Voucher MRP 48 is launched as a promotional offer with Unlimited Free voice calls, 50 SMS and 2GB Data with validity of 15 days..
• Full Talk Time offer in TOPUP MRP Rs.110 on all Saturdays and Sundays till 26.12.2021.
· Post Pandemic all the BSNL customer service centres are now fully functional with all the facilities as “ONE STOP SHOP" for all telecom needs Landline/Broadband/FTTH/Mobile including AADHAR facilities. For further details visit our website www.chennai.bsnl.co.in.
Rush to avail the offer to our nearest BSNL CSCs or visit us at www.chennai.bsnl.co.in or contact us at 1800-345-1500, said in the press release issued by Mr.Mihavani, Deputy General Manager BSNL, Chennai Telephones.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Researchers synthesize highly crystalline pyrite at low temperatures useful for fabricating high energy density supercapacitors
Researchers have synthesised highly crystalline pyrite FeS2at low temperatures and utilized them for fabricating electrochemical energy storage devices such as batteries and high energy density supercapacitors .
Transition metal sulfides  are an important class of inorganic materials and find applications in diverse fields including electrochemical energy storage devices such as batteries and supercapacitors . Solid-state synthetic methods are used to generate metal sulfides from the corresponding metal salts or their equivalent oxides usually by by annealing at high temperatures.
However, the experiments carried out by Ms. Savithri Vishwanathan, under the supervision of Dr. H. S. S. Ramakrishna Matte at Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bengaluru, an autonomous institute under Department of Science & Technology  demonstrated the low-temperature synthesis of crystalline pyrite FeS2 through a solid-state synthesis route. They have utilized a metastable oxyhydroxide  precursor for this process.
The team reported stabilising this intermediate oxyhydroxide and utilizing it as a precursor for sulfidation, in the presence of H2S gas, for the first time in their paper published in the journal Chemical Communications
Using a metastable precursor helped in lowering the annealing temperature, as FeOOH converted into pyrite FeS2 with fairly good crystallinity at a low temperature. This synthetic route of obtaining sulfides from their corresponding metastable oxyhydroxides can be extended to other transition metals to obtain crystalline materials in an energy intensive way.
Electrodes for high-energy density SCs were fabricated from the as-synthesized FeS2, resulting in superior performance in the presence of organic and ionic-liquid -based electrolytes. This could be attributed to the improved conductivity as a result of good crystallinity of the material as well as the significantly enhanced wettability of the FeS2 electrode in the presence of the organic and IL-based electrolytes. The FeS2 electrode exhibited high energy and power densities, clearly highlighting the role of the synthetic procedure employed for enhancing electrochemical properties.
Link to published paper: DOI: 10.1039/D3CC02153J
Figure. Low-temperature synthesis of crystalline pyrite-FeS2from FeOOH precursor and its application in high energy density SCs.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
NMCG Signs Agreement For Development Of Sewage Treatment Plants For Agra worth nearly 583 Crores
STPs of 177.6 MLD Capacity To Ensure No Untreated Sewage Flows Into River Yamuna From Agra City
A tripartite Concession Agreement was signed between National Mission for Clean Ganga , Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam and M/s Vishvaraj Environment Private Limited  for development of Sewage Treatment Plants  for Agra under Hybrid Annuity Mode  on 25th August 2022 at NMCG office today. The contract has been awarded at the total cost of Rs. 582.84 crores.
In order to abate pollution in River Yamuna through basin-approach, NMCG approved the project for construction of Sewage Treatment Plants  of total capacity of 177.6 MLD, among other works such as developing Interception & Diversion  structures, I&D network laying, sewage pumping stations including Operation and Maintenance for 15 years etc. This project aims to take care of the existing sewerage problems in the Agra city which pollutes River Yamuna. On implementation of the project, there will be no discharge of untreated sewage from Agra city into River Yamuna thereby reducing pollution load in the river.
Expressing his happiness on completing the process of award of contract, Shri G. Asok Kumar, Director General, NMCG, said that this project will be implemented under Hybrid Annuity based PPP model and will ensure that operation and maintenance of the STPs are done as per stringent performance requirements. “This project will be another milestone in achieving the objective of preventing any untreated waste water entering River Yamuna, which is one of the major tributaries of River Ganga,” Shri Kumar added.
The Concession Agreement was signed between Shri Raj Kumar Sharma, Superintending Engineer, UP Jal Nigam, Shri Satyajeet Raut, Authorized Signatory, M/s. Vishvaraj Environment Private Limited and Shri Binod Kumar, Director , NMCG. Shri Himansu Badoni, Executive Director , NMCG and Mr. Arun Lakhani, CMD, VEPL were also present along with other representatives of state agencies and concessionaire during the signing ceremony.
Shri Lakhani said “VEPL has always engaged in projects related to sustainability and environment. The social and health impact of sewage treatment project is well known to all of us. This is a major project for VEPL and will make a contribution to the Clean Ganga Mission. We intend to complete the project well within time with the support of UP Jal Nigam and NMCG.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
219.60 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
1,60,714 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,398
Active cases stand at 0.04%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.77%
3,619 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,41,00,691
2,208 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
90.05 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,42,704 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 182.55 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 21,530
- Active cases stand at 0.05%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
- 2,499 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
- 1,685 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 78.56 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 6,91,425 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Law and Justice
Draft Arbitration Council of India  Rules issued for public consultation
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, was amended by the Arbitration and Conciliation  Act, 2015 in order to make arbitration process user friendly, cost effective and ensure speedy disposal and neutrality of arbitrators. To give a boost to institutional, arbitration vis-a-vis ad hoc arbitration and to remove some practical difficulties in applicability of the Arbitration and Conciliation  Act, 2015, the Government has recently amended the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by the Arbitration and Conciliation  Act 2019. Certain provisions of the Amendment Act have been enforced w.e.f 30.08.2019.
The Amendment Act inter-alia seeks to insert a new Part 1A to the Act of 1996 for the establishment and incorporation of an independent body namely, the Arbitration Council of India  for the purpose of grading of arbitral institutions and accreditation of arbitrators, etc.
As per section 43C of the Act, ACI will be will be headed by a Chairperson, who has been a Judge of the Supreme Court or a Chief Justice or Judge of a High Court or an eminent person, having special knowledge and experience in the conduct or administration of arbitration, to be appointed by the Central Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India. Besides, it will also have two Full-time Members from amongst eminent arbitration practitioners and academicians. In addition, one representative of a recognized body of commerce and industry shall be nominated on rotational basis as a Part-time Member. The Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice; Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance and Chief Executive Officer, ACI will be ex-officio Members.
Section 43M of the Act provides for the Secretariat to the Council consisting of such number of officers and employees as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
In this regard, the Department of Legal Affairs has prepared the following draft Rules:
- The Arbitration Council of India  Rules, 2020.
- The Arbitration Council of India  Rules, 2020.
- The Arbitration Council of India  Rules 2020.
- The Arbitration Council of India  Rules 2020.
The Government intends to consult all stakeholders in the process. A copy of the aforesaid draft Rules have been uploaded on the website of the department of Legal Affairs . Accordingly, DoLA has commenced public consultation on the draft rules with the timeline of submission of comments by 14th March, 2020.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN COAST GUARD RESCUES LIVES FROM DITCHED ONGC CHOPPER IN MUMBAI HIGH AREA IN A COORDINATED MANNER
Indian Cost Guard rescued a chopper operating for ONGC on June 28, 2022 in Mumbai high area. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre-MRCC , under ICG received a distress alert and it was promptly traced back to a Pawan Hans Helicopter employed for ONGC in Mumbai High. The helicopter was carrying 2 pilots and 7 crew and ditched into the sea whilst attempting emergency landing on an oil platform.
MRCC  immediately alerted all stakeholders for urgent Search and Rescue. Urgent requisition was also made to Indian Navy and accordingly Naval Seaking and ALH were launched promptly. In challenging weather conditions, ONGC ship OSV Malviya-16 located and rescued 4 survivors whereas 1 survivor was picked up by a life boat launched by ONGC rig Sagar Kiran. Similarly, Naval Seaking and ALH recovered 4 survivors in critical condition and they were ferried to Juhu airbase for further medical management. The Rescue Operation was completed within 2 hours with coordinated efforts of all stakeholders.
Ministry of Railways
Shri Rajesh Agrawal Takes over charge as a New Member , Railway Board
Shri Rajesh Agrawal has taken over charge as the new Member , Railway Board and ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India on 28th September, 2018.
Shr Rajesh Agrawal, Member 
Shri Rajesh Agrawal belongs to the 1980 batch of Indian Railways Services of Mechanical Engineering . Prior to this appointment, he was General Manager of Modern Coach Factory at Raebarely. Shri Agrawal has experience in turnaround management, Operation, Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering & Public Administration. He served as UNESCO/ICOMOS expert in World-Heritage, Environment, Tourism, Culture, Museum, Conservation, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder-Frameworks, Community. Shri Agrawal’s academic qualifications include three Engineering Degrees viz Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
During the course of his long illustrious career, Shri Rajesh Agrawal held several important executive and managerial positions on Indian Railways. Shri Agrawal has served in 8 Zonal Railways i.e. Eastern Railway, North Frontier, North Western, South Eastern, South East Central, Southern, Western & West Central Railway. He also served in Railway Board, Modern Coach Factory & CRIS. Shri Agrawal also served as Director, National Rail Museum, Divisional Railway Manager, Southern Railway, Deputy General Manager & Chief Vigilance Officer, North Frontier Railway, Chief Mechanical Engineer, West Central Railway etc.
Shri Agrawal is an author of All Indian Railways World Heritage Sites Inscriptions i.e. Darjeeling Himalayan Railways, Nilgiri Mountain Railways, Kalka Shimla Railways & Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Shri Agrawal underwent several training programmes in India and Abroad. He has been decorated with many awards like Gold Medals in IE ’81, NAIR’85, GM’95, Hindi-Board’s Award’88, UNESCO Best Project ’07 Barker Robbins Prize etc.